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Youth, when devoted to the Lord

Author: Isaac Watts

Isaac Watts was the son of a schoolmaster, and was born in Southampton, July 17, 1674. He is said to have shown remarkable precocity in childhood, beginning the study of Latin, in his fourth year, and writing respectable verses at the age of seven. At the age of sixteen, he went to London to study in the Academy of the Rev. Thomas Rowe, an Independent minister. In 1698, he became assistant minister of the Independent Church, Berry St., London. In 1702, he became pastor. In 1712, he accepted an invitation to visit Sir Thomas Abney, at his residence of Abney Park, and at Sir Thomas' pressing request, made it his home for the remainder of his life. It was a residence most favourable for his health, and for the prosecution of his literary… Go to person page >

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First Line: Youth, when devoted to the Lord
Author: Isaac Watts
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Sacred Song #25(H91)

A Collection of Sacred Song #25(H91)
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A Collection of Sacred Song #25(H91)

A Collection of Sacred Song #25(H91)

A Selection of Hymns #d347

A Selection of Hymns #d347
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A Selection of Hymns for the Use of Social Religious Meetings and for Private Devotions. 7th ed. #413

A Selection of Hymns for the Use of Social Religious Meetings and for Private Devotions. 7th ed. #413
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Church Poetry #152a

Church Poetry #152a

Cole's Pocket Edition of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Containing Most of the Tunes Used in Different Churches #d150

Cole's Pocket Edition of Psalm and Hymn Tunes, Containing Most of the Tunes Used in Different Churches #d150
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Conference Hymns #227

Conference Hymns #227
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Hymns for Schools #16

Hymns for Schools #16
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Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #91

Hymns of the Protestant Episcopal Church of the United States, as authorized by the General Convention #91

Hymns suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church and Other Occasions of Public Worship ... approved by the Convention of 1826 #d208

Hymns suited to the Feasts and Fasts of the Church and Other Occasions of Public Worship ... approved by the Convention of 1826 #d208

Sabbath School and Social Hymns of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the U.S.A. #d327

Sabbath School and Social Hymns of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of the U.S.A. #d327

Selected Hymns for the Use of Children in Families or Sunday School #d130

Selected Hymns for the Use of Children in Families or Sunday School #d130
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Selections from the Psalms of David in Metre #H91

Selections from the Psalms of David in Metre #H91
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The Lecture-Room Hymn-Book #H91

The Lecture-Room Hymn-Book #H91

The Old Baptist Hymn Book #d349

The Old Baptist Hymn Book #d349
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The Polyphonic; or Juvenile Choralist; containing a great variety of music and hymns, both new & old, designed for schools and youth #41a

The Polyphonic; or Juvenile Choralist; containing a great variety of music and hymns, both new & old, designed for schools and youth #41a

The School Psalter #d336

The School Psalter #d336
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The Service Hymnal with an introductory service #89

The Service Hymnal with an introductory service #89
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